Florida vs UConn: Battle for 4th Seed

0:00On March 1st, with Selection Sunday just two weeks away for the NCAA tournament, the fight for the 4th No. 1 seed has narrowed sharply to. Yukon and Florida. What was a crowded field has thinned out fast after key losses by Purdue? To Michigan State at home, Illinois to Michigan, Iowa State to Texas Tech. Virginia's blowout at Duke and Houston's recent skid, Florida has charged ahead, grabbing a share of the SEC title with a 111 to 77 route of Arkansas. That's their ninth win in a row, and the Gators are surging in the metrics that matter most to the Selection Committee, putting real pressure on the rest of the pack. Yukon holds a slight edge right now in resume strength despite a close call it can see in Hall at home. The Huskies also have a head-to-head win over Florida from December 9th in Madison Square Garden, which could tip the scales if things get tight. Florida sits just one spot behind Yukon, and wins above bubble, a crucial stat, and they have more upside with a road trip to Kentucky next Saturday.

1:02Yukon wraps regular season in Marquette, then both head-to-conference tournaments where extra quality wins could shift everything. Keep an eye on these final weeks, as the committee weighs results over predictions heading into bracket reveal day.